Severe Weather for the Central High Plains; Heavy Rain/Flood Concerns in Parts of the East

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of strong winds and large hail are possible over portions of the central High Plains this afternoon, including parts of the Denver metro area. A stalled front is expected to bring additional rain and flash flood risks in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through Thursday. Red flag warnings are in effect across the Interior Northwest and Great Basin today. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Sarasota / Bradenton, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ)

Lat: 27.4°NLon: 82.56°WElev: 30ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

91°F

33°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	W 8 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	5 Aug 3:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW North Sarasota FL

This
Afternoon

Scattered
T-storms
High: 90 °F
Tonight

Scattered
T-storms
Low: 77 °F
Thursday

Showers
High: 91 °F
Thursday
Night

Showers then
Scattered
T-storms
Low: 78 °F
Friday

Scattered
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
High: 92 °F
Friday
Night

Showers
Likely then
Isolated
T-storms
Low: 77 °F
Saturday

Isolated
T-storms then
Scattered
T-storms
High: 93 °F
Saturday
Night

Scattered
T-storms
Low: 77 °F
Sunday

Scattered
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
High: 93 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Low around 78. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.